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The Way of All Flesh

Raven, Fisher, and Simpson, Book 1

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The Way of All Flesh

By: Ambrose Parry
Narrated by: Louise Brealey, Bryan Dick
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A vivid and gripping historical crime novel set in 19th-century Edinburgh, cowritten by best-selling author Chris Brookmyre and consultant anaesthetist Dr. Marisa Haetzman

Edinburgh, 1847. Will Raven is a medical student, apprenticing for the brilliant and renowned Dr Simpson. Sarah Fisher is Simpson’s housemaid and has all of Raven’s intelligence, but none of his privileges. As bodies begin to appear across the Old Town, Raven and Sarah find themselves propelled headlong into the darkest shadows of Edinburgh’s underworld. And if either of them are to make it out alive, they will have to work together to find out who’s responsible for the gruesome deaths.

©2018 Christopher Brookmyre, Marisa Haetzman (P)2018 Canongate Books Ltd Crime Crime Thrillers Fiction Historical Mystery Thriller Thriller & Suspense Scotland
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Great story, great historical setting. I am going to listen to the whole series. It's fab!

Fantastic!

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Being a fan of Scottish Edwardian crime drama and working in medicine, there was a lot to intrigue in this story. Freshly original and nicely crafted right up until coupe de gras which treads a well worn and formulaic path to its rushed ending. This author is definitely worth keeping an eye out for in the future.

Original Take on a Favourite Genre

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My first novel from this collaboration of one of my favourite crime writers and his anaesthetist wife. Cleverly constructed around both their spheres of expertise, this book combines all the ingredients of the couple with well researched historical setting and language. I really enjoyed the romp through parts of Edinburgh I know well and will continue with the series!

Historical authenticity

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the story was excellent as was the narration I will listen to the rest of the series

Thoroughly enjoyable

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A slow start, but I’m glad I stuck with it. A different tale for me, but intriguing, atmospheric and characterful. Excellent narration from both readers. I look forward to continuing with this series.

Slow start but persevere

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